How to Pronounce "prosecutor"
word
/ˈpɹɑsɪkˌjutɝ/
PRAH-si-kyoo-tur
/pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɐ/
PRO-si-kyoo-tuh
Definition
A prosecutor is a lawyer who tries to prove in court that a person committed a crime. This person represents the government or the state in criminal cases.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑsɪkˌjutɝ/
British English
/pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-si-kyoo-tur
UK
PRO-si-kyoo-tuh
Listen in Context
The prosecutor asked the judge for more time.
The prosecutor spoke to the jury.
The prosecutor said the evidence was clear.
The prosecutor is pushing for the maximum sentence.